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  • The legal appeal

    The legal appeal

    Our Managing Partner Cyril Shroff share his thoughts in an article published by India Business Law Journal by Katherine Abraham discusses how Pune stands out among tier-2 cities due to its close ties with Mumbai. (India Business Law Journal)

    5th September 2025 | India Business Law Journal Read More
  • GST reset: Classification disputes may ease, but not vanish

    GST reset: Classification disputes may ease, but not vanish

    The GST Council’s decision to streamline India’s indirect tax regime is expected to reduce disputes over the classification of goods and services, offering relief to both industry and consumers. Our Partner (Head – Taxation) S R Patnaik shares his views on this in an article published by Mint. (Photo Credit: Mint)

    5th September 2025 | Mint Read More
  • Industry responds to GST cuts on healthcare and medicines

    Industry responds to GST cuts on healthcare and medicines

    The GST Council on Wednesday approved changes to the indirect tax system, replacing the current four-tier structure of 5, 12, 18, and 28 per cent with a two-rate framework of 5 and 18 per cent, and introducing a special 40 per cent slab for select items. Our Partner (Head – Pharma & Healthcare) Ashwin Sapra shares his views on this in an article published by The Indian Express. (Photo Credits: The Indian Express)

    4th September 2025 | The Indian Express Read More

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  • Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

    Digital fraud: India’s wild frontier

    The rapid growth of cutting-edge digital payments system and widespread adoption of online banking in India has exposed gaps in law enforcement’s ability to address payment fraud. The popularity of these payment systems has increasingly drawn fraudsters, identity thieves and various other cybercriminals, presenting significant challenges in safeguarding the country’s digital payment systems. Our Partner & Head (Fintech & FSRP) Anu Tiwari shares his views on this with India Business Law Journal. (Photo Creddit: India Business Law Journal)

    30th December 2024 | India Business Law JournalRead More
  • Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

    Businesses need to brace for tougher regulatory landscape in 2025

    The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), Competition Commission of India (CCI), Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), and tax authorities are expected to tighten their stance, forcing businesses to enhance compliance, streamline processes, and adapt to evolving governance standards. Our Partner Alok Sonkar shares his views on this in an article published by Mint. (Photo Credit: Mint)

    30th December 2024 | MintRead More
  • 55th GST Council Meeting: Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles

    55th GST Council Meeting: Key Changes to Tax Rates on Popcorn, Fortified Rice, and Used Vehicles

    The 55th GST Council meeting, chaired by FM Nirmala Sitharaman, clarified tax rates on popcorn, reduced GST on fortified rice kernels, and proposed several legislative amendments aimed at streamlining compliance and aiding economically weaker sections while increasing GST on old and used vehicles, and exempting gene therapy from GST. Our Partner and Head (Taxation) S R Patnaik shares his views on this with ETLegalWorld. (Photo Credit: ETLegalWorld)  

    30th December 2024 | ETLegalWorldRead More